Where'd we get the idea? In a way, it came from a gag gift. A few years ago, Jeff took me down to Universal Citywalk to take this picture. I wanted to come up with a new concept for the photo. We were both reporters for the L.A. Times at the time, so I said, "Let's interview them." 

Very rarely do these Trek guys have to face tough questions from the media, so I thought it was fun. My sister said Data looks like I just asked him a completely asinine question.


 
 
Not long after this, Jeff was interviewing Jeri Taylor for real. He pointed out how they never have journalism in the show. "You're right," she said. "If you get any ideas for that, let me know."

With a little luck, it happened. We sold a story.

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